With more than four years having gone by since the sensation of channel ORANGE, Frank Ocean has been teasing a new album for quite some time without releasing it, and fans are getting impatient. Regardless, the tactic seems to be working well for Ocean. ________________________________ Guest Post by Liv Buli…
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How Much Does Social Media Actually Impact A Band’s Draw?
When promoting a show via social media, it can be difficult to tell how much rampant posting across the various platforms actually translates into attendance at shows. Ultimately, it does make a difference, but using said platforms correctly affects dramatically affects the size of that difference. _____________________________ Guest Post by…
Music Celebration: 4 Must-Have Items For Any Concert
Going to a live music event should be fun and relaxing experience, but there are some essentials one must have on hand for this to be the case. Here we look four must-haves to make sure you have on your person the next time you head out to a show….
Restaurant, Bar, Venue Lobbyists Stupidly Applaud DOJ Decision
David Lowery examines how such an unpopular decision as the 100% licensing decree handed down by the Department of Justice came to pass with a little help from Google, and how it could negatively impact the ability of venues to license music. __________________________________ By musician and artist advocate David Lowery…
WED. BRIEF: Gaye Heirs Sue Sheeran • Cox BMG $25M Verdict Affirmed • Fox Orders Shazam Show • More
Wednesday 8.10.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Between the DoJ and lawsuits like Sheeran’s once safe publishing is looking as risky as the rest of the music business. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Azealia Banks Promises To Quit Social Media Forever
Twitter suspended Azealia Banks account back in May, after she made racist remarks about former One Direction member Zayn Malik. Now, the singer says she is quitting all social media, forever. On Facebook, Azealia Banks announced that she was quitting all social media for good. I’m seriously tired of peoples…
Why Surprise Album Releases Are The Worst [Cortney Harding]
As part of a growing trend only made possible in the digital age, an increasing number of high-profile artists are choosing to drop their albums suddenly and without warning, which can be a problem for both smaller artists and fans. _________________________ Guest Post by Cortney Harding on Medium So it’s…
SONGWRITERS ON STRIKE! Is It Time For Songwriters To Bring Down The Music Licensing System?
The DOJ ruling forcing 100% song licensing has sent shockwaves through the music industry. No one is affected more than songwriters, particularly the many who co-wrote with others. David Lowery has a solution for songwriters: STRIKE! ___________________________________________ By musician and artist advocate David Lowery of The Trichordist You may not…
Songwriters Just Got Screwed: Here’s How
Here a music industry lawyer lays out exactly what went down with the recent consent decree review, and how the decision put forth by the Department of Justice is bad news for writers and publishers alike. ______________________ Guest Post by Erin M. Jacobson on The Music Industry Lawyer The Department…
6 Things Musicians Don’t Really Need In Order To Be Successful
The landscape of the music industry has changed dramatically of late, and DIY artists are no longer as beholden to others in the business as they once were, making it that much easier for artists to find success independently. Here we look at six things musicians no longer need to…